Stern Warning to the Houthis and Cooperation Decision with Turkey from the Saudi Cabinet
Saudi Arabia stated that Houthi attacks targeting civilian and strategic facilities will not go unanswered, and decided to cooperate with TÜBİTAK in the field of science and technology.
Gathered under the chairmanship of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Cabinet announced that the Houthis will face the consequences of their attacks targeting civilian and strategic objectives. The meeting also addressed regional security and the memorandum of understanding on scientific cooperation with Turkey.
Security and Houthi Attacks Agenda in Riyadh
The Saudi Cabinet came together in the capital Riyadh under the chairmanship of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The country's national security and recent developments in the region were comprehensively addressed at the meeting.
Emphasis That Attacks Will Not Go Unanswered
The attacks by the Houthis in Yemen targeting airports, Mecca and Medina, as well as civilian and economic facilities, were strongly condemned. The statement announced that these actions will face consequences and the attacks will not be left unanswered.
Red Sea and Maritime Security Measures
It was emphasized that the military operations carried out by the Arab Coalition in Yemen contribute to international peace. Saudi Arabia announced that it will not permit the disruption of maritime traffic in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, nor attempts threatening national security.
Cooperation with Turkey in Science and Technology
Decisions regarding international agreements were also made at the meeting. A memorandum of understanding covering the fields of science, research, and innovation between the Saudi Research, Development and Innovation Authority and TÜBİTAK was approved.